iOS 12 adds support for Hey Siri even when your iPhone's battery is running low.
Untethered Hey Siri on iOS 12 works even when your iPhone is in Low Power Mode
iOS 12
iOS 12 wallpaper for iPhone and iPad
At WWDC 2018, Apple announced updates to its platforms, including iOS and macOS. In standard fashion, the new builds include a flagship wallpaper, including a brand new iOS 12 wallpaper for iPhone and iPad.
Currently, the wallpapers are only available via beta releases of the platforms. However, we have assembled early releases for our fans! Through my network of wallpaper-thirsty Twitter followers, I received tips via @jim_gresham to compile these iOS 12 wallpapers for iPhone and iPad. Thanks to you!
Long-awaited favicons in Safari tabs are finally back, thanks to iOS 12 and macOS Mojave
The latest version of Apple's Safari browser that ships with macOS 10.14 Mojave brings back the long-awaited favicons to help visually distinguish between multiple open tabs. What's more, favicons are available for the first time on iPhone and iPad thanks to iOS 12.
iOS 12 prevents Lock screen screenshots and Camera shortcut upon reboot
In a move that probably has to do with improving user privacy and elevating device security, iOS 12 prevents taking screenshots and accessing the Camera shortcut from the Lock screen when your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch has just been restarted or turned on.
On iOS 12, iPhone X owners no longer need to hold down on apps to force-close them
No longer are iPhone X owners required to perform an extra step of holding down on thumbnails in the app switcher in order to force apps to close. That's because iOS 12 has introduced subtle yet important changes that were designed to make invoking the app switcher and force-quitting apps behave consistently across iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
Our first look at the Apple Books app on iOS 12
Apple Books is the new name for the iBooks app for iOS. First announced at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), the update includes many improvements that should make buying and reading books more fun and yes, more accessible too. Here's a first look at Apple Books on iOS 12.
When Face ID fails, iOS 12 lets you swipe up to rescan without entering passcode
Unlocking an iPhone X after an unsuccessful Face ID attempt is easier in iOS 12 than it used to be in iOS 11, thanks to an incredibly useful new gesture available right from your Lock screen.
iOS 12’s Face ID supports alternate looks that may be used to unlock iPhone X with two faces
While iOS 12 does not actually bring out official support for allowing multiple people to register their face with Face ID on a single iPhone X device, nor does it enable horizontal unlock as previously thought, customers are now permitted to at least set up an alternate appearance—a feature that can effectively be used to have an iPhone X recognize a second person.
Video: hands-on with iOS 12 on iPhone and iPad
Apple on Monday unveiled the next major software update for its iPhones and iPads: iOS 12. The update brings about a number of new features and improvements, including faster performance, group FaceTime calling with up to 32 people, tons of new stuff for AR and Animoji, and much more.
WWDC 2018 roundup: everything you need to know
Here’s a look back at the WWDC 2018. Included here are first looks at iOS 12, watchOS 5, tvOS 12, and macOS Mojave. What was your favorite new feature to come out of the event?
Apple brings iPhone X gestures to iPad with iOS 12
Among the new features introduced in iOS 12 are some new gestures for iPad. It wasn't mentioned on stage (at least we don't recall seeing it), but Apple is bringing iPhone X-esque gestures to its tablet with the latest iOS update.
iOS 12 and digital well-being: screen time reports, app limits, grouped notifications & more
iOS 12's digital well-being features came to light at Worldwide Developers Conference, where Apple just unveiled a new set of comprehensive built-in tools to help iPhone and iPad customers limit distraction and understand how they're spending time with their devices.